So, Folks Are Paying For Titanfall Beta Keys
Never mind the fact it's a beta, or that it's being thrown open to anyone with an internet connection, some people wanted to get into the Titanfall beta so bad they were willing to pay for it.
It's OK, You Can Still Buy Flappy Bird (For $1500)
Flappy Bird may be gone, but while many are mourning its passing, others are seeing a rather drastic market opportunity.
How Much Gaming History Does $50,000 Get?
This much. Actually, a bit more. They couldn't fit everything on one photo.
That ugly looking Nintendo World Championships cartridge for sale on eBay has been bid up to more than $99,000 over the past two days. The auction closes in two hours.
I'd Have Expected More Glamour from a $5,000 NES Cartridge [UPDATE]
But nope! For that kind of luxury, you need to pay at least three to five times as much.
Auctions of eight Capcom Cup tournament edition fight sticks—awarded only to top finishers of the tournament last week—have so far raised $18,000 for relief to the Phillippines in its recovery from Typhoon Haiyan. Four more auctions close tomorrow, and will raise at least $6,300 more.
Teenager Pays $735 For A Picture Of An Xbox One
English teenager Peter Clatworthy made some very bad decisions during an Xbox One auction on eBay, paying £450 (USD$735) and not even getting a console. He got a picture of a console.
Xbox One Boxes Going For Nearly As Much As The Console Itself on eBay
Typically, spending a ton of money and only ending up with a box is a scam people don't want to buy into. Unless, apparently, you really want special Xbox One packaging.
The Average Price of a PS4 Sold on eBay is $425. So Far.
Though major retailers have been cleaned out of their launch-day stock, and supply is expected to be tightly manipulated through the holiday shopping season, the gray market has seen brisk business for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and unlike past console launches, prices have not been alarmingly out-of-hand.
An Xbox One Achievement That People Are Selling On Ebay
They say that everything has a price—and this axiom apparently includes Xbox One achievements, judging from recent eBay listings.
Rare Magic Card Sells For $27,000
Time to start going through your old Magic card collection. Or paying a little extra attention next time you're at a garage sale.
eBay Seller Claims Target Shipped Them an Xbox One, Yours For…
Somehow, someone seems to not only already have an Xbox One, but they're also selling it for nearly $10,000 dollars. Console launches typically mean immediate eBay listings, many of which are absurdly priced, sure...but the Xbox One isn't out for weeks.
It's Windows XP. For The...Nintendo Famicom.
If you're the type to fear Windows 8 and seek solace in the arms of something older, you can always go left field and not only step back to Windows XP, but do it on a Nintendo console from the 1980s.
A PC Version Of Grand Theft Auto V Is For Sale On eBay (Haha)
And it's only $1! Bargain!
This Prototype Cartridge of EarthBound Can Be Yours for $15,000
At long last, EarthBound is coming to the Wii U's Virtual Console later this year, but if you can't wait, and you have a ridiculous amount of disposable income, an eBay seller is now auctioning the ultimate in collectible cartridges.
Thanks For Using My Picture To Sell Your $300 E3 Skylander
As I predicted, the E3 2013 exclusive Skylander is flooding onto eBay, as evidenced by this successful auction featuring the top photo I took for the previous article.
Even eBay Is Making The Most Of The Xbox One's Bad PR
We've all had our fun with the Xbox One's less-than-stellar reveal, but for eBay, the console's problems are more than just a joke; they're a way for Nintendo to make some sales.
Ungrateful Toy Fair-goers Already Hawking Exclusive Skylanders on eBay
Well, this doesn't look tacky or anything. Skylanders has been giving out exclusive Toy Fair figurines to attendees of the show itself and a couple of preview events last week. Said attendees are not civilians, as Toy Fair is a closed, industry event. But, knowing the demand for these suckers, a bunch have been listed…
A Mind-Boggling 30-Year Collection of Video Games Can Be Yours for…
Have you kept every video game, console or accessory you've ever bought or owned? You probably haven't. But, try to imagine if you did. How many things would that be? A couple hundred? Somewhere in the 1000s, maybe? One guy in Italy has you, all your friends and probably a bunch of strangers you don't know all beat.…